Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces protein penne pasta
• 1 pound kielbasa
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1.5 cups broccoli florets
• 4 ounces button mushrooms
• 0.5 cups chicken bone broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add penne and cook until tender with a bite, about 7 minutes; remove from heat.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, add kielbasa to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until kielbasa coins are lightly browned. Add butter; when melted, add onion and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add in broccoli florets and mushrooms.

3. 3

   Pour in chicken broth, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Strain pasta and stir into kielbasa mixture. Serve immediately.